Sam Barks returns to Les Mis in transatlatic tour

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 15:12

Manx actress Samantha Barks is returning to the stage to reprise one of her most famous film roles.

She'll be part of the cast of Les Misérables: The Arena Concert spectacular in New York, London and Birmingham.

Sam, from Laxey, played Eponine in the hit Les Misérables movie alongside Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe, and 25th anniversary concerts at the 02 Arena.

She'll play Fantine with her first performance on Thursday, June 11 in Birmingham and her final performance on Sunday, August 9 in New York.

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